More on the $8,000 Tax Credit
The tax credit has been useful and a decent stimulus; but ... "eventually you run out of other peoples' money" I'd love to see a map or data from the IRS showing where the tax credit was used - broken down by zip code so…
Repaying the Homebuyer Tax Credit
A little reminder courtesy of the IRS and Calculated Risk: Q: When must I pay back the credit for the home I purchased in 2009? A: Generally, there is no requirement to pay back the credit for a principal residence purchased in 2009. The obligation…
Albemarle County BoS Campaign Update
Interesting and useful discussion at Cvillenews about David Slutzky's proposal to overhaul rural land use policies. Charlottesville Tomorrow has an update on who's raised the most (and least) money so far. I just wonder if that $250k could have been used more wisely than running…
Land Use Reform in Albemarle County?
David Slutzky is proposing dramatic changes to land use in Albemarle County. Courtesy of the Daily Progress: Under David L. Slutzky's idea, rural landowners would be given a choice: They could pay real-estate taxes based on the land's fair market value just like the vast…
Slutzky versus Thomas
David Slutzky versus Rodney Thomas - this may be the most important race in the area this year. If you're not paying attention to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors' race, you really should be. These folks make decisions that can and do directly affect…
More Roads in Charlottesville and Albemarle?
I'll believe it when I drive clients on either road. I'll bet $100, to be donated to the charity of your choice, if either of these roads gets built before 2020. Read the whole story at Charlottesville Tomorrow. My prediction? At least two more studies…
What is Charlottesville and Albemarle’s Sustainable Population?
A very interesting conversation with Jack Marshall, president of Advocates for a Sustainable Population (ASAP). [no, not that ASAP] Listen to the discussion at Charlottesville Podcasting Network. One would think that with the money ASAP got from the Charlottesville and Albemarle governments they'd be able…
Friday is Walk to School Day in Crozet
Is this in effect at all of the schools in Charlottesville or Albemarle or just Crozet? Walk to School Day is this Friday, 18 September at Crozet Elementary ... luckily I live about a mile from school, so we'll be stopping at the Crozet Mudhouse…
Follow the Money in Charlottesville and Albemarle Politics
Once again, Charlottesville Tomorrow is leading the pack with its thorough reporting ... if you want to get insight into how a candidate is likely to vote, take a look at the sources of their donations. It's a shame that $150k is being spent on…
How Do You Suggest Albemarle Pay for Infrastructure?
Pantops wants sidewalks. But apparently Albemarle doesn't have money for much of anything right now. What are the solutions? Gas tax? Local tax district with guaranteed dedicated funding to infrastructure? We know that if we don't specify up front how taxpayers' money will be used,…